details & specs

The XT-22 Series is Marlin's latest bolt action rimfire rifles. Perfect for target practice and small game, these bolt-action 22s are reliable, accurate, and fun to shoot. Featuring a 7-shot magazine, a blued heavy varmint barrel, a thumb safety, a Pro-Fire Adjustable trigger, rear and front scope bases, and they are drilled and tapped for a scope. The stock is black synthetic beaver-tail stock with palm swell, full pistol grip, molded in swivels, and stippled grip areas.

This .22 is amazing. I wanted a ruger 10/22 but settled on this. Having used both a ruger 10/22 and this, I know the differences between both. First off, this marlin is very accurate. I am no professional but I can consistently get groupings under one inch, where as with the ruger 10/22 I get about a two inch group at 65 yards. Also, the trigger is very crisp and adjustable.Cleaning the Marlin is very easy. With the marlin im able to clean from the action to muzzle, where as with the ruger it was the other way around. Overall, I would say this gun is the perfect gun for small game hunting, competition shooting, and casual shooting.